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Pope Francis Meets 2,500 Refugees in South Sudan
Pope Francis was greeted by cheers and ululations on Saturday as he arrived at a meeting with roughly 2,500 South Sudanese refugees.
Listen to Catholic Bishops, Stop Wasting Resources: Ghanaian Lawmaker to Government
A Ghanaian Member of Parliament (MP) has told the government to listen to the Catholic Bishops' appeal to stop wasting resources and to present an angle that is consistent with the fact that the country is “in dire straits” economically, which he says is “government-inflicted”.
Partisans Have Used Benedict XVI’s Death "to serve their own interests": Pope Francis
Benedict XVI was “not a bitter man,” Pope Francis said, speaking during his inflight press conference Feb. 5 of his relationship with his predecessor.
Pope Francis’ In-flight Press Conference: God Accompanies People with Same-sex Attraction
On his return flight from South Sudan on Sunday, Pope Francis said that God loves and accompanies people with same-sex attraction.
Pope Francis’ “pure presence” in South Sudan is Beautiful: Catholic Missionary Nun
A Catholic missionary Nun working in South Sudan has expressed elation at meeting Pope Francis who is in the East-Central African country for an Ecumenical visit, noting that the Holy Father’s “pure presence” in Africa’s youngest nation means a lot for the country.
Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan “fulfillment of a great desire”: Catholic Bishop
The arrival of three global church leaders in South Sudan on Friday, February 3 is a “fulfillment of a great desire” people have been yearning for, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said.
“True encouragement”: Cardinal in DR Congo on Pope Francis’ “comforting presence”
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has described the presence of Pope Francis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as “comforting” and that it is “a true encouragement” for the people of God in the Central African nation “who are suffering in body and soul”.
Those Who Choose Christ Choose Peace: Pope Francis at Ecumenical Prayer Service in S.Sudan
About 50,000 people attended the ecumenical prayer service.
Foreign Values, “Temptations of this world” Threats to Consecrated Life in Africa: Nun
Following lifestyles that are foreign to Africa and “temptations of this world” are among aspects that threaten the future of Consecrated Life on the continent, a Catholic Nun in Nigeria has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Pope Francis Holds Moment of Silence for Slain Priests and Religious in South Sudan
Pope Francis held a moment of silence Saturday for priests and religious who have been killed in South Sudan.
Catholic Priest, Students Arrested for Chants against President after Papal Event in DRC
The students and Father Guy Julien Muluku were detained nearly 34 hours before being released shortly before 10 p.m. on Feb. 3.
“Unforgettable days spent with us”: Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Thank Pope Francis
The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has, on behalf of the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), thanked Pope Francis for the “unforgettable days” the Holy Father spent with the people of God in the country during his four-day Apostolic visit that concluded Friday, February 3.
Latest Papal Trip Answers, “Can something good happen in South Sudan?": Legislator
A Member of Parliament (MP) in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State has said the second leg of Pope Francis' two African nation trip is a “miracle” to the people of God in the East-Central African nation.
Congolese Catholics are "a lung" for the Universal Church: Pope Francis
The enthusiasm, joy, and missionary zeal of Congolese Catholics give oxygen to the whole Church, Pope Francis said during his final meeting in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday.
Catholic Charity Calls for Renewed Humanitarian Advocacy as Mozambican IDPs Face Famine
The Catholic charity, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has warned of impending famine in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado, noting that IDPs in the embattled province are already experiencing food shortage.
“Greatly touched”: Victims of Violence in DR Congo after Encounter with Pope Francis
After interacting with Pope Francis on Wednesday, February 1, victims of violence in Ituri Province in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have expressed hope that peace would return to their country and to their region.
"No more bloodshed," Pope Francis Begs South Sudanese Leaders on Day 1 of Pilgrimage
On the first day of his peace pilgrimage, Pope Francis begged the leaders of South Sudan to work together to put an end to bloody conflict in their country.
Pope Francis Lands in South Sudan, Fulfills Yearslong Dream to Nation in Civil Strife
The pope has called his Feb. 3-5 visit to Juba, South Sudan’s capital, a “pilgrimage of peace.”
Thousands Mourn Cardinal Pell at Sydney Funeral: "Be not afraid" was his Motto
The late Cardinal George Pell’s funeral Mass drew thousands of mourners, filling Sydney’s St. Mary’s Cathedral to capacity.
Catholic Peace Entity Warns of Infighting Within Peace-Keeping Groups in DR Congo
The war in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could transition to infighting within armed groups that have pitched camp in the Eastern part of the country, Catholic charity Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has said.
